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harry reid hasn't passed a budget in three years. we have to retuse spending to solve the problem. that is the adult disciplined thing to do . what the american people are looking for us to do. instead of saying giving us more revenue and we'll cut spending later . let us run up the credit card, thrais it old lucy, charley brown football. american people are saying we'll not kick it this time. you guys always screw it up and let's do the right thing and solve the problem and put our count reap on to balance and have a growing economy. >> john: do the president's feet need to be held to the fire. >> guest: the president put on the table a plan for another 1.2 trillion if spending cuts and they walked away, why? jim and his colleagues didn't want to ask people who earned over to pay more. the president's budget has contained spending cuts. >> guest: does the tax increase create one job? >> guest: does that create jobs. >> guest: jim if we don't get the deficit under control. >> guest: we have to grow the economy. you have to cut spending and grow the economy. >> guest: it will hurt t
harry reid hasn't passed a budget in three years. we have to retuse spending to solve the problem. that is the adult disciplined thing to do . what the american people are looking for us to do. instead of saying giving us more revenue and we'll cut spending later . let us run up the credit card, thrais it old lucy, charley brown football. american people are saying we'll not kick it this time. you guys always screw it up and let's do the right thing and solve the problem and put our count reap...
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. >> reporter: senate majority leader senator harry reid is using the so called nuclear option which would be used on a vote of 51, that would bring sharp opposition from republicans who threatened to bring it as a consequence. nearly all metaphor several hours behind -- met for several hours behind closed doors. reid pointed to the constitution which requires the senate to give input on the nominations. >> all we have from republicans is not advice and consent, we have obstruction and delay and that's the truth. >> reporter: why senate republicans say the president tried to pull a fast one when i see you next. kyla campbell, knew knew. >>> there may be some new rules for the america's cup yacht race. they are considering more about plains going above during giants augments and some want to take the proposal a step further and ban it across the whole city. >> let's check back in with sal : how is the commute, sal? >> it looks good but it might make the roads a little wet so you may want to take that every from and it should be light. 101 traffic does look good and you can tell it is
. >> reporter: senate majority leader senator harry reid is using the so called nuclear option which would be used on a vote of 51, that would bring sharp opposition from republicans who threatened to bring it as a consequence. nearly all metaphor several hours behind -- met for several hours behind closed doors. reid pointed to the constitution which requires the senate to give input on the nominations. >> all we have from republicans is not advice and consent, we have obstruction...
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other top leaders, harry reid, many more, all coming together for this very special ceremony, a tribute to rosa parks. as you know, she made history in 1955. she challenged southern segregation laws in montgomery, alabama by refusing to give up her seat on a bus. >> rosa parks, the first lady, the mother of the movement of civil rights, the saint of an endless struggle. however one wishes to refer to her, this statue forever or danes rosa parks' status as an icon of our -- or danes row -- or danes rosa parks, -- ordanes rosa parks, it's a tribute. >>> 8:41. former olympic track star and accused murderer oscar pistorius back in the news. what he's just done to honor the girlfriend he shot and killed. >> reporter: we're live in santa cruz where there is a growing memorial for the two fallen police officers. we'll tell you what happened outside of this station. you will also hear from people who knew these fallen officers when "mornings on 2" continues. hey! did you know that honey nut cheerios has oats that can help lower cholesterol? and it tastes good? sure does! ♪ wow. [ buzz ] delic
other top leaders, harry reid, many more, all coming together for this very special ceremony, a tribute to rosa parks. as you know, she made history in 1955. she challenged southern segregation laws in montgomery, alabama by refusing to give up her seat on a bus. >> rosa parks, the first lady, the mother of the movement of civil rights, the saint of an endless struggle. however one wishes to refer to her, this statue forever or danes rosa parks' status as an icon of our -- or danes row --...
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senate leader harry reid says the bill would be dead on arrival. and president obama says he would veto it. >>> the death toll is approaching 100 following hurricane manuel and ingrid. manuel reached landfall yesterday along mexico's pacific coast. ingrid hit the gulf coast last weekend. at last count the two storms killed 97 people but another 68 are missing and believed to be buried under a landslide. 60,000 tourists were also stranded by the flooding. >>> time now 6:49. thousands of pounds of meat used in school lunches are being recalled by a meat company in the central valley. this effects 58,000 pounds of ground beef. that meat may contain small pieces of plastic. the usda says no injuries have been reported but there have been complaints that triggered the investigation. the meat was produced on april 1st. it was distributed to the national school lunch program. >>> 6:49 is the time. time to check in with tori campbell. >> good morning pam and dave. coming up in minutes growing frustration. why state workers are facing a growing number of th
senate leader harry reid says the bill would be dead on arrival. and president obama says he would veto it. >>> the death toll is approaching 100 following hurricane manuel and ingrid. manuel reached landfall yesterday along mexico's pacific coast. ingrid hit the gulf coast last weekend. at last count the two storms killed 97 people but another 68 are missing and believed to be buried under a landslide. 60,000 tourists were also stranded by the flooding. >>> time now 6:49....
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harry reid says the measure will also include tougher laws and stiffer sentences for gun trafficking. they are against the expanded background checks. leading it could lead to a federal registry of gun owners. it will not include dianne feinstein's assault weapons ban but it will be offered as an amendment. >>> a gun buy back event planned tomorrow in san jose by the santa coty clara sheriffs department. gun owners who turn in weapons will get up to $200 cash depending on the gun that is turned in. no questions asked. the event is being held at the reid hill airport between 8:00 a.m. and noon. >>> after seven long years and spending more than $400 million a project designed to help protect san mateo county coastal drivers is almost open. on monday people will be gathering at devil's slide celebrating two new tunnels between pacifica and month terra that will let drivers bypass an area known for mud and rock slides. and on tuesday it opens to the public. the first highway tunnel to be build in california in almost 50 years. >> very exciting. >>> 6:50 is the time. speaking of tunnels. t
harry reid says the measure will also include tougher laws and stiffer sentences for gun trafficking. they are against the expanded background checks. leading it could lead to a federal registry of gun owners. it will not include dianne feinstein's assault weapons ban but it will be offered as an amendment. >>> a gun buy back event planned tomorrow in san jose by the santa coty clara sheriffs department. gun owners who turn in weapons will get up to $200 cash depending on the gun that...
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harry reid says he expects to get the necessary votes to move ahead on the legislation. current federal law prohibits discrimination. but it does not stop an employer from firing or refusing to hire workers because they are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. president obama wrote a piece in the post last night showing his support for the employment nondiscrimination act. the president wrote quote does it make a difference if the firefighters who rescued you is gay or the accountant that does your taxes or the mechanic that fixes your car? >>> there are new developments in the fights to stop one of the biggest evictions in san francisco history. the san francisco examiner reports the city has suspended a permit for renovations to an apartment building on market street. the building was being converted into office space after the city said it was not zoned for residential use and dozens of people now face eviction. >>> the oakland a's could be moving across the bay to play their home games at the home of the san francisco giants. alex savidge is joining us live. he is
harry reid says he expects to get the necessary votes to move ahead on the legislation. current federal law prohibits discrimination. but it does not stop an employer from firing or refusing to hire workers because they are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. president obama wrote a piece in the post last night showing his support for the employment nondiscrimination act. the president wrote quote does it make a difference if the firefighters who rescued you is gay or the accountant that...
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reid does not believe it will pass and they started putting together a ban and it's likely the senate will hold up or down president barack obama's plan. pat trilahey is the senate jew disks area -- judiciary chairman. >> spare me symbolic arguments and let's have a discussion about how to better protect our communities from mass shootings guaranteed by our supreme court. >> and president barack obama knows he needs to win over members of his own party before he can begin to target republican support and don't forget, the n ra has a lot of pull here on capitol hill. and the n ra is not backing down after releasing an ad attacking president barack obama's gun policies before they were even announced. i will have more on that kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 morning news. >>> now we are hearing who may be president barack obama's next chief of staff. it will probably be dennis mcdonald. he would replace jack lew who the president nominated to be the new treasury secretary. >>> and following a new lead in the jimmy who have that case -- jimmy h o f a. he spent a lot of years tied to organiz
reid does not believe it will pass and they started putting together a ban and it's likely the senate will hold up or down president barack obama's plan. pat trilahey is the senate jew disks area -- judiciary chairman. >> spare me symbolic arguments and let's have a discussion about how to better protect our communities from mass shootings guaranteed by our supreme court. >> and president barack obama knows he needs to win over members of his own party before he can begin to target...
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. >> reporter: senate majority leader harry reid says changing gun laws will be a tough challenge. democrats in the senate are going to work on gun laws they believe will pass the republican controlled house. but some republicans who support gun rights say none of these measures would have prevented the tragedy at newtown. they believe the focus needs to be on mental health. >> it really does a disservice to the families and victims of newtown. it does a disservice to the american people. to look at what the real policies are here. >> reporter: mental health is expected to be a part of president obama's gun control agenda. i'll take a look at his options when i see you next. live in washington kyla campbell. >>> ktvu news will bring you live coverage of the president's proposals for reducing gun violence. he is scheduled to make that announcement at 8:55 this morning our time. ktvu will also be streaming the presidents remarks live on our website ktvu.com. >>> happening right now a small group of redwood city boat owners ignored a midnight city deadline. 144 tenants received evicti
. >> reporter: senate majority leader harry reid says changing gun laws will be a tough challenge. democrats in the senate are going to work on gun laws they believe will pass the republican controlled house. but some republicans who support gun rights say none of these measures would have prevented the tragedy at newtown. they believe the focus needs to be on mental health. >> it really does a disservice to the families and victims of newtown. it does a disservice to the american...
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. >> reporter: senate leaders harry reid and mitch mcconnell are scheduled to meet with the president at 7:00 a.m. pacific. their meeting this morning comes after not one but two failed senate votes yesterday. democrats pushed for $110 billion worth of cuts and increased tax revenue. but republicans refused to increase taxes when they went up in january. congress already left town for the weekend. pointing their fingers at each other on the way out. wow have to wonder how house speaker john boehner will respond to nancy pelosi after this comment. >> you might as well get a pink slip from the office -- to 750,000 american workers. laid off because of sequester implementation. >> reporter: we know the $85 billion worth of cuts will not happen overnight. instead they will be spread out over the next six months and the first furloughs will not happen until the middle of next month. i'll explain what can be done in the meantime to stave off any drastic effects on the economy when i see you next. live in washington kyla campbell ktvu channel 2 news. >>> we have police reaction to the noisy
. >> reporter: senate leaders harry reid and mitch mcconnell are scheduled to meet with the president at 7:00 a.m. pacific. their meeting this morning comes after not one but two failed senate votes yesterday. democrats pushed for $110 billion worth of cuts and increased tax revenue. but republicans refused to increase taxes when they went up in january. congress already left town for the weekend. pointing their fingers at each other on the way out. wow have to wonder how house speaker...
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reid is still in the senate. this could happen again. again we look at 2012, it looks like 2014 the republicans should have a great shot at the senate, but may not happen. >> let's talk about that. let's look at the landscape for 2014. after a special election in new jersey, which the democrats are expected to win in october, there will likely be we'll assume 55 senators voting with the democrats, 45 republicans. which means the gop will need a net pickup -- net pickup of six seats to take back the senate. but republicans have one advantage, they are defending only 15 seats in 2014 while the democrats are defending 20 seats that they now hold. i know it's silly, but we like to play these games. looking at it from the vantage point of 2012, how good are the prospects for the senate in 2014? >> i'm saying third time's a charm. joe's right we should have got ien it in 2012. i love tom cotton in arkansas. >> and we should point out, a freshman republican, who is running against mark pryor in a red state. >> a red sta
reid is still in the senate. this could happen again. again we look at 2012, it looks like 2014 the republicans should have a great shot at the senate, but may not happen. >> let's talk about that. let's look at the landscape for 2014. after a special election in new jersey, which the democrats are expected to win in october, there will likely be we'll assume 55 senators voting with the democrats, 45 republicans. which means the gop will need a net pickup -- net pickup of six seats to...
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and see if harry reid is willing to shut down the military because he wants to force obama care and the american people. >> they plan to reject any health care delay. and president obama said he would veto any legislation that defunds the affordable care act. >>> continuing coverage of the terrorist attack on a shopping ball in kenya. at least 69 people have been killed. another 175 injured. and now there is word that federal investigators are looking into claims that americans may be involved. jacqueline fell is in our washington, d.c. newsroom with the reason the fbi may be tied to this attack. jacqueline. >> reporter: measures of al- shabab claiming responsibility for the mall attack they are claiming americans were involved. the terrorists group turned to twitter and named the gunmen who stormed into the west gate mall saturday. we're hearing reports three to five of those gunmen are americans. i just talked with the fbi and they were unable to confirm their involvement or tell me if those claims are legitimate. the group's twitter account has been suspended. and authorities here in
and see if harry reid is willing to shut down the military because he wants to force obama care and the american people. >> they plan to reject any health care delay. and president obama said he would veto any legislation that defunds the affordable care act. >>> continuing coverage of the terrorist attack on a shopping ball in kenya. at least 69 people have been killed. another 175 injured. and now there is word that federal investigators are looking into claims that americans...
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senate majority leader, harry reid, was on the floor just a moment ago. republicans around the country, the majority of them support this balanced approach and the only republicans who don't are those who work on capitol hill. right now, mcdonald's connell is speaking -- right now, mitch mcconnell is speaking. this is all happening as president obama heads to newport news, virginia where ship yards could be hit the hardest. he says those cuts could be felt in california since the company has a supplier base in all 50 states. but the chairman of the republican governors association says the president's scare tack tis are not working on him. >> i think it's time for the president to leadership. he's been trying to scare the american people, trying to scare now states and others. >> reporter: and some republicans accuse president obama of another possible scare tactic. when he says terrorists will have an easier time getting into america. homeland security says these cuts will hit hard when it comes to boarder security and the tsa. president obama is talking
senate majority leader, harry reid, was on the floor just a moment ago. republicans around the country, the majority of them support this balanced approach and the only republicans who don't are those who work on capitol hill. right now, mcdonald's connell is speaking -- right now, mitch mcconnell is speaking. this is all happening as president obama heads to newport news, virginia where ship yards could be hit the hardest. he says those cuts could be felt in california since the company has a...
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but there's been opposition from the nra and even harry reid talked about this. how hard will you push for the assault weapons ban and what other measures would have to be included in the package to curb gun violence? >> my vice president and members of the cabinet went through a vigorous process in the last month, meeting with the low of stakeholders and they've presented me now with a list of sensible common sense steps that can be taken to make sure that the kinds of violence we saw in newtown doesn't happen again. i'm gonna be meeting with the vice president today. i expect to have a fuller presentation later in the week to give people some specifics about what i think we need to do. my starting point is not to worry about the politics. my starting point is to focus on what makes sense, what works. what should we be doing to make sure our children are safe. i think we can do that in a sensible way that comports with the second amendment. and then members of congress i think are gonna have to have a debate and examine their own conscience. because -- if everyb
but there's been opposition from the nra and even harry reid talked about this. how hard will you push for the assault weapons ban and what other measures would have to be included in the package to curb gun violence? >> my vice president and members of the cabinet went through a vigorous process in the last month, meeting with the low of stakeholders and they've presented me now with a list of sensible common sense steps that can be taken to make sure that the kinds of violence we saw in...
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this is harry reid speaking right now. today is mandela's 95 birthday. again, this is a live picture going on of the ceremony that's happening at the capitol visitor center in washington, d.c. participants include top congressional republicans and democrats, including, as we see here, harry reid, and also nancy pelosi, house speaker john boehner spoke a short time ago. mandela remains in a south african hospital for a recurring lung infections. while there were reports he was close to death his family says his condition is much better than a week ago. >>> less than 24 hours after the u.s. house voted to delay part of president obama's healthcare law, he will argue it's working. as ktvu's kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, the president says the americans are already receiving rebates under the law. kyla? >> reporter: tori, the white house says in california alone, $1.5 million have received 65,000 in rebates. the president's plan requires medical care to be spent not in overhead expenses. if they don't, they have to refund the diff
this is harry reid speaking right now. today is mandela's 95 birthday. again, this is a live picture going on of the ceremony that's happening at the capitol visitor center in washington, d.c. participants include top congressional republicans and democrats, including, as we see here, harry reid, and also nancy pelosi, house speaker john boehner spoke a short time ago. mandela remains in a south african hospital for a recurring lung infections. while there were reports he was close to death his...
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>> reporter: senator majority leader harry reid spoke from the senate floor a few weeks ago. he believes the search will wint over support from the senate and the house. he wants the senate to vote as soon as monday but not everyone is on board. >> we finished here late last night. we had a lot of issues that were unresolved and we have a couple of this morning -- couple this morning. >> we're going on 11:00, and we were told that we will still seek a day the amendment that fixes everything that we can just relax and go home. >> reporter: the plan includes more than doubling the number of border patrol agents to about 40,000 and giving them new high-tech equipment including radar and drones. the deal calls for finishing a 700-mile long fence separating mexico from border states. the cost for both could be as high as $50 billion. but it could be the only way to get republicans on board. many in the gop say the security boreds has to come before the $11 million people here illegally start to go through the 13-year citizen process. even if this passes through with a vote next we
>> reporter: senator majority leader harry reid spoke from the senate floor a few weeks ago. he believes the search will wint over support from the senate and the house. he wants the senate to vote as soon as monday but not everyone is on board. >> we finished here late last night. we had a lot of issues that were unresolved and we have a couple of this morning -- couple this morning. >> we're going on 11:00, and we were told that we will still seek a day the amendment that...
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harry reid is in the hospital. he was complaining he didn't feel well. several reports say tests were conducted. everything reportedly is normal. doctors asked him to stay in the hospital for observation. he won't be going to work today. reid's hospitalization comes on the final scheduled work day of the u.s. senate for 2013. >>> the white house announced a policy change for people whose health insurance plans were canceled as a result of the new affordable care act. those people with the canceled policies will be allowed to buy dat strosk coverage under what's called a hardship exemption. some -- cats strosk coverage under controversy -- catastrophic coverage under what's called the hardship exemption. 205,000 people had lost their plans, it's reported, less than millions predicted by critics of the law. >>> if you paid a parking ticket in oakland, you may get a refund. the city auditor said she was taking a look at the 2010-2011 fiscal year when she realized some had overpaid by 316,000. oakland's revenue and tax collector apologized saying part of the
harry reid is in the hospital. he was complaining he didn't feel well. several reports say tests were conducted. everything reportedly is normal. doctors asked him to stay in the hospital for observation. he won't be going to work today. reid's hospitalization comes on the final scheduled work day of the u.s. senate for 2013. >>> the white house announced a policy change for people whose health insurance plans were canceled as a result of the new affordable care act. those people with...
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there's senate majority leader harry reid on the right and at the left, a musician playing at ground zero, a ceremony going on there where the names have been read of many of the victims who died in the world trade center as it collapsed 12 years ago. there are certainly a lot of events going on today to remember what happened 12 years ago and where we are now. it was approximately exactly at this time, 7:03, california time, when the military command center learned from the white house of flight 93's hijacking and also flight 93 crashed during its -- into pennsylvania, the field there as it was heading to san francisco. so we're gonna be following all. these events going on. that was a look at the memorial that's at ground zero that was opened two years ago, certainly a lot of events going on there today as well. once again we'll be continuing to follow the events throughout the day here on ktvu. good morning. welcome to "mornings on 2." i'm tori campbell. >> good morning. i'm dave clark. >> we're back here at home. we're gonna check weather and traffic for you. first we're going to
there's senate majority leader harry reid on the right and at the left, a musician playing at ground zero, a ceremony going on there where the names have been read of many of the victims who died in the world trade center as it collapsed 12 years ago. there are certainly a lot of events going on today to remember what happened 12 years ago and where we are now. it was approximately exactly at this time, 7:03, california time, when the military command center learned from the white house of...
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harry reid says it will include tougher laws and tougher sentences for gun trafficking. the national rifle association opposes the background check saying this could lead to a federal -- regis tri-of gun owners. >>> that event will be at the reed hill view airport between 8:00 a.m. and noon. >> it is 8:15. u.s. district courts in northern california are taking five furlough days to deal with forced cutbacks. san francisco and san jose will be closed on the first friday of every month from may to september. the court in oakland will be closed the first monday from may to august. it will close on the second monday in september because of the labor day holiday. >>> a berkley couple are among the plaintiffs in this historic case. they claim prop 8, california's voter approved ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. the couple has been together for 13 years and raised four boys. >> they're adults going to work every day that are in the situation sandy and i are in. they would do better, there would be more permanence. >> same-sex couples said they should be afforded the
harry reid says it will include tougher laws and tougher sentences for gun trafficking. the national rifle association opposes the background check saying this could lead to a federal -- regis tri-of gun owners. >>> that event will be at the reed hill view airport between 8:00 a.m. and noon. >> it is 8:15. u.s. district courts in northern california are taking five furlough days to deal with forced cutbacks. san francisco and san jose will be closed on the first friday of every...
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. >> reporter: harry reid said he would not agree to this. without an agreement the shutdown kicks in. hun treads of thousands of federal workers nationwide face furloughs. the military won't get paid on time. it would be retroactive. people who select social security, disability and food stamps will still get the help but the economy is expected to suffer if the government shuts down for the first time in 17 years. live in washington, kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> 8:15. more details now on the services that will not be affected due to the government shutdown. as kyla mentioned, social security and medicare checks would still go out on time. post offices will remain open and process mail and military service members would be on duty. congress, by the way, still getting paid as well. now, the secretary of labor says a shutdown could delay the release of the jobs report due out this friday. that's because the people who prepare and release it would be furloughed. the white house could authorize a small staff to prepare the report in t
. >> reporter: harry reid said he would not agree to this. without an agreement the shutdown kicks in. hun treads of thousands of federal workers nationwide face furloughs. the military won't get paid on time. it would be retroactive. people who select social security, disability and food stamps will still get the help but the economy is expected to suffer if the government shuts down for the first time in 17 years. live in washington, kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >>>...
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reid wants to find common ground. we'll here all of the details -- hear all of the tee tails in less than an hour -- details in less than an hour. i'm heading to the house to beer with as president obama un- - to be there as president obama unveils his proposal. >> he's scheduled to make the announcement at 8:55 this morning our time. ktvu will be streaming the presidential remarks live at ktvu.com. >>> 8:17. new this morning, former south carolina governor mark sanford is runner for his old seat in congress after a break from politics. sanford, a republican said this morning he wants to go back to washington because he believes that spending is threatening the country's future. he was considered a possible presidential contender until he revealed back in 2009 that he had an affair with a woman from argentina who is now his fiancee. he finished out his term in 2011 and did not run for another office. >>> in new york city, parents had to send their kids to school by subway or make other arrangements after school bus dr
reid wants to find common ground. we'll here all of the details -- hear all of the tee tails in less than an hour -- details in less than an hour. i'm heading to the house to beer with as president obama un- - to be there as president obama unveils his proposal. >> he's scheduled to make the announcement at 8:55 this morning our time. ktvu will be streaming the presidential remarks live at ktvu.com. >>> 8:17. new this morning, former south carolina governor mark sanford is runner...
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mitch mcconnell and harry reid and house leaders john boehner and nancy pelosi are all arrived at the house over the past 20 minutes or so. but no action is expected today. that's because most members of congress already left town for the weekend. they are not in session today. that means president obama will have no choice but to sign an executive order before sequestration takes effect at midnight. democrats have been warning hundreds of thousands of people nationwide could lose their jobs because of the uncertainty. but republicans say the doom and gloom is unnecessary. many in the gop believe a long- term spending plan will keep the cuts from having drastic effects on the economy and their budget is due in three and a half weeks. the first furloughs aren't supposed to happen until next month. some house republicans who are still in town are talking about the media in about 15 minutes. they are worried about how the cuts could affect national security. more on that when i see you next. kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> according to a new report, only about half
mitch mcconnell and harry reid and house leaders john boehner and nancy pelosi are all arrived at the house over the past 20 minutes or so. but no action is expected today. that's because most members of congress already left town for the weekend. they are not in session today. that means president obama will have no choice but to sign an executive order before sequestration takes effect at midnight. democrats have been warning hundreds of thousands of people nationwide could lose their jobs...
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harry reid said there's no explanation for the violence that occurred here yesterday. dave? >> thank you. >>> developing news in san jose, where a stolen car crashed into a pole. janine de la vega has been on the scene all morning and just talked to a woman who who's missing -- whose missing belongings were found in the car. >> reporter: that woman did not want to go on camera but she told me off camera her ipad was stolen. police found that stolen ipad inside a stolen vehicle. the scene has almost cleared. there are police cars. the only evidence you can see is where the stolen suv crashed, it crashed into the pole right there. this crime all began at around 4:00 this morning in the almaden area of san jose. a police officer drove up to this chevy suburban that crashed on cole man mere meridian. the driver matched the description of a vehicle spotted nearby. neighbors called 911 saying there were two suspicious cars and suspects trying to break into cars. the driver of that suburban, he was in his 20s was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. he's going to be arreste
harry reid said there's no explanation for the violence that occurred here yesterday. dave? >> thank you. >>> developing news in san jose, where a stolen car crashed into a pole. janine de la vega has been on the scene all morning and just talked to a woman who who's missing -- whose missing belongings were found in the car. >> reporter: that woman did not want to go on camera but she told me off camera her ipad was stolen. police found that stolen ipad inside a stolen...
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harry reid spoke about the tragedy. >> marines all over the world are focusing on the loss of their fellow marines. they are grieving this loss. details are emerging. we don't really know. the area's been blocked off. >> the nevada facility stores ammunition. the desert terrain is said to be similar to that of afghanistan. the official said it was not immediately clear whether the mortar exploded prematurely inside the firing tube or whether more than a single round exploded. we heard that it was kite a substantial explosion. we understand that marine corps official not authorized to speak on camera but giving that reporter that information. so more developing news. we'll continue to find out more about what happened and report it to you as soon as we can. pam cook, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> a car fire about 4:00 this morning, almost spread to the oakland raiders' headquarters in alameda. firefighters rushed to this fire at harbor bay parkway and found the car engulfed in flames in a parking lot in the back of the property, which is behind the oakland airport. the building was not burned. f
harry reid spoke about the tragedy. >> marines all over the world are focusing on the loss of their fellow marines. they are grieving this loss. details are emerging. we don't really know. the area's been blocked off. >> the nevada facility stores ammunition. the desert terrain is said to be similar to that of afghanistan. the official said it was not immediately clear whether the mortar exploded prematurely inside the firing tube or whether more than a single round exploded. we...
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now, harry reid filed a motion to limit debate and force a vote. even though hagel is a former republican senator, it's his fellow republicans who have been strongly opposing his nomination. now, democrats hold 55 seats in the senate. but they need five republican votes to move ahead with hagel's confirmation. >>> this morning, former secretary of state, hillary clinton is being honored at the pentagon. we're watching the pentagon this morning. defense secretary leon panetta will be hosting the event on his last day in office. hillary clinton is being honored for her four years as secretary of state during which she traveled more than 1 million miles and visited 1 -- 112 countries. >>> in just hours, the national rifle association will directly respond to president obama's state of the union address. the nra rejects the president's gun control proposal. as kyla campbell reports from our washington, d.c. newsroom, this is all happening as the california congresswoman joins other moms against gun violence today. >> reporter: jackie speier is joining
now, harry reid filed a motion to limit debate and force a vote. even though hagel is a former republican senator, it's his fellow republicans who have been strongly opposing his nomination. now, democrats hold 55 seats in the senate. but they need five republican votes to move ahead with hagel's confirmation. >>> this morning, former secretary of state, hillary clinton is being honored at the pentagon. we're watching the pentagon this morning. defense secretary leon panetta will be...
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nevada senators harry reid and dean hemmer are co- sponsorrerring the lake tahoe restoration act along with feinstein and bocker. this would authorize $415 million over ten years for environmental projects at rake tahoe and -- lake tahoe and the tahoe basin. >>> want to check in with sal. how are things moving this morning? >> i think they are moving. i can't help but thing this is impending doom--it? >> and this could be worse than the last strike. >> absolutely. this the bay bridge at the toll plaza. now, we think there will be a b.a.r.t. strike but i will be happy if i'm wrong about that. they will settle everything over the weekend. that would be great, wouldn't it? we're here just in case. this is a look at the macarthur maze bay bridge. this is 880 northbound and southbound. of course, the traffic across the san mateo bridge has improved. i have a map of that for you, westbound 92 and westbound 9 had. on the peninsula, it does look good. we're here monday earlier if that does happen. we'll be here to help out any way we can. steve? >> evelyn from dam bell is with me -- from campb
nevada senators harry reid and dean hemmer are co- sponsorrerring the lake tahoe restoration act along with feinstein and bocker. this would authorize $415 million over ten years for environmental projects at rake tahoe and -- lake tahoe and the tahoe basin. >>> want to check in with sal. how are things moving this morning? >> i think they are moving. i can't help but thing this is impending doom--it? >> and this could be worse than the last strike. >> absolutely....
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in a rare move, senate leader harry reid has invited all 100 senators to a meeting tonight as he contemplates changes to senate voting rules. reid is threatening to change senate rules to let nominees win approval with a simple majority vote. the current rules allow a minority of senators to block action unless 60 senators vote to end debate. reid accuses republicans of abusing the filibuster to delay some of president obama's nominations. >>> the verdict is in for. george zimmerman trial. but the jury is still out on possible new charges. the justice department says it's reviewing the trayvon martin case. kyla campbell is in our washington, d.c. newsroom with the charges the federal government could pursue. kyla? >> reporter: tori. justice department says it is considering charging george zimmerman with violating trayvon martin's civil rights. a federal prosecution would not be double jeopardy because the justice department requires a different standard of evidence and law twhan was used in florida's case against zimmerman. plus the charges are different. attorney general eric holder previou
in a rare move, senate leader harry reid has invited all 100 senators to a meeting tonight as he contemplates changes to senate voting rules. reid is threatening to change senate rules to let nominees win approval with a simple majority vote. the current rules allow a minority of senators to block action unless 60 senators vote to end debate. reid accuses republicans of abusing the filibuster to delay some of president obama's nominations. >>> the verdict is in for. george zimmerman...
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harry reid says he expects to get the necessary 60 votes to move ahead on the legislation. current federal law prohib inters discrimination on the basis of the sex, race and national origin but it does not stop an employer from firing or refusing to hire workers because they are gay, less beian, bisexual or transgender -- lesbian, bisexual or transgender. president obama showed his report, he wrote, does it make a difference if the firefighter who rescues you is beau or the accountant -- gay or the accountant who does your taxes or the mechanic who fixes your car? the president encouraged lawmakers to pass the legislation. >>> and tim cook the ceo of apple is also urging passing this. he writes in the wall street journal that "when people feel valued for who they are, they have the comfort and confidence to do the best work of their life." >>> 7:16. new in egypt this morning, former egyptian prod, mohamed morsi appeared in fourth for theist -- president, mohamed morsi appeared in court for the first time since he was removed from power. he says he's the legitimate leader a
harry reid says he expects to get the necessary 60 votes to move ahead on the legislation. current federal law prohib inters discrimination on the basis of the sex, race and national origin but it does not stop an employer from firing or refusing to hire workers because they are gay, less beian, bisexual or transgender -- lesbian, bisexual or transgender. president obama showed his report, he wrote, does it make a difference if the firefighter who rescues you is beau or the accountant -- gay...
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the breakthrough game after harry reid threatened to change senate rules unless republicans stop blocking president obama's nominations. >>> b.a.r.t. has angered many commuters with its recent labor troubles. but the transit agency is getting a gold star when it comes to safety. b.a.r.t. has been awarded the highest security rating possible by the tsa. this award could play into current contract negotiations which could lead to another strike next month. the union says b.a.r.t. has not been enough to address the safety of the workers and riders. b.a.r.t. union workers have potentially bad news for the 400,000 daily riders. today's "chronicle" reports those workers are prepared to stay out a long time if they strike again next month. b.a.r.t. management admits it would take months to train enough operators to get b.a.r.t. trains rolling, once again. >>> we continue to follow the breaking news in the south bay. san jose police have shot and killed a pit bull they say bit an officer. an investigation led them to third and empire. an officer was talking to a woman at the door, when police say
the breakthrough game after harry reid threatened to change senate rules unless republicans stop blocking president obama's nominations. >>> b.a.r.t. has angered many commuters with its recent labor troubles. but the transit agency is getting a gold star when it comes to safety. b.a.r.t. has been awarded the highest security rating possible by the tsa. this award could play into current contract negotiations which could lead to another strike next month. the union says b.a.r.t. has not...
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it should start with funding the military, send it over and let's see harry reid is willing to shut down the million because he wants to force obamacare. >> president obama said he would veto any legislation that defunds the affordable care act. >>> thousands of people from around the world are in san francisco for oracle's big conference. pam cook is in the studio with the littles and expectation -- highlights and expectations. >> reporter: we're live at moscone center, this is third and howard. traffic always affected by this very big event. you can see the cones out. the traffic moving along slowly. we caught up with some people who are out there this morning. >> this is like the mecca of knowledge for the next generation of products. you come in here and get saturated with knowledge. >> reporter: people attending last night appeared happy to here from larry ellison. san francisco businesses happy as well. attendees are expected to spend more than $3400 each for hotels, restaurants, taxis and registration fees. mayor ed lee joked that he would be happy to shut down streets. again, shu
it should start with funding the military, send it over and let's see harry reid is willing to shut down the million because he wants to force obamacare. >> president obama said he would veto any legislation that defunds the affordable care act. >>> thousands of people from around the world are in san francisco for oracle's big conference. pam cook is in the studio with the littles and expectation -- highlights and expectations. >> reporter: we're live at moscone center,...
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but harry reid, a gun owner himself, does not think a ban will pass congress. so instead of putting together a bill with multiple layers, it's likely they will hold a vote on individual elements of the president's plan. >> the numbers around the country, most people favor having the ability to dairy -- carry guns. the american people want us to be very carb just what we do. >> reporter: president obama knows he needs to win over members of his own party before he can target his own party. >>> an unusual proposal to regulate assault weapons in san jose is getting mixed reviews. a lawyer in san jose drafted and ordinance and presented it at a city council committee meeting yesterday. it calls for anyone in san jose who wants to own an assault weapon to be required to pass a mental health check and then turn the weapon over to police for safe keeping. if owners want to check out their weapons, they would have to say why. >>> san jose mayor chuck reed said he's not hour it's a good idea for cities to make their own gun laws while the president is taking this on as
but harry reid, a gun owner himself, does not think a ban will pass congress. so instead of putting together a bill with multiple layers, it's likely they will hold a vote on individual elements of the president's plan. >> the numbers around the country, most people favor having the ability to dairy -- carry guns. the american people want us to be very carb just what we do. >> reporter: president obama knows he needs to win over members of his own party before he can target his own...
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senate majority leader harry reid is expected to force a vote as soon as today to require only 51 votes to end filibusters or delaying tactics against nominees for high judgeships or officials. currently, 60 votes are required. >>> the senate banking committee just voted to approve the nomination of janet yellen to lead the federal reserve. yellen is expected to be confirmed by the full senate. but a vote has not been scheduled. yellen is the vice chair and would replace ben bernanke. >>> former president obama said last week if you like your health insurance plan you can keep it for another year but the board that oversees covered california could decide today how long californians can hold onto current policies. kyla campbell is live in washington to explain what is on the table. zblferm the meeting in sacramento, it's sigs hours, scheduled to start at 10:00 a.m., the focus, the 1 million californians whose medical insurance policies don't meet the new healthcare law standards. five-member board could decide if californians can keep those plans. if so for how long. it would be the one
senate majority leader harry reid is expected to force a vote as soon as today to require only 51 votes to end filibusters or delaying tactics against nominees for high judgeships or officials. currently, 60 votes are required. >>> the senate banking committee just voted to approve the nomination of janet yellen to lead the federal reserve. yellen is expected to be confirmed by the full senate. but a vote has not been scheduled. yellen is the vice chair and would replace ben bernanke....
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harry reid says this will not be part of the legislation they will debate because it doesn't have the votes to pass. senator feinstein says the issue of gun control is a personal one for her. as you know, she became mayor of san francisco after george motts coney and marvy milk were assassinated -- harvey milk were assassinated. >>> we're learning more about a deadly officer-involved shooting in san jose. ktvu hasern laked the suspect who died monday was under -- last thereined that the suspect who died on monday was under surveillance regarding a homicide. police opened fire after he tried to ram a police vehicle. >>> we're learning the san jose police officer who opened fire was involved in a another sooting last -- shooting last fall. the "chronicle" reports that he was involved in other crimes. authorities say he opened fire on monday's incident after the suspect drove his car toward him. >>> 7:47. now we're finding out more about a deadly officer-involved shooting friday night in napa. authorities say the man who was killed by american canyon police pointed a metal object at the
harry reid says this will not be part of the legislation they will debate because it doesn't have the votes to pass. senator feinstein says the issue of gun control is a personal one for her. as you know, she became mayor of san francisco after george motts coney and marvy milk were assassinated -- harvey milk were assassinated. >>> we're learning more about a deadly officer-involved shooting in san jose. ktvu hasern laked the suspect who died monday was under -- last thereined that...
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reid wants action on this week. at this rate that means the u.s. senate will be in continuous session through saturday. >>> there is a problem on board the international space station. one of the two cooling pumps on the spacecraft has shut down. now, there is no immediate danger to the six men on board the station. right now nasa is trying to figure out if the problem is mechanical or with computer software. once that's determined they will decide if a space walk is needed to fix the issue. >>> and nasa reports google executives got a big discount on fuel for their jets and helicopters during the last six years. the space agency says google was entitled to the cheaper price when it was working on government projects, but it says google paid the same price when it used its jets and helicopters for private purposes, and that could have saved google more than $5 million. google says it's reviewing the report, but a u.s. senator says google should just repay the government. >>> the golden globe nominations were announc
reid wants action on this week. at this rate that means the u.s. senate will be in continuous session through saturday. >>> there is a problem on board the international space station. one of the two cooling pumps on the spacecraft has shut down. now, there is no immediate danger to the six men on board the station. right now nasa is trying to figure out if the problem is mechanical or with computer software. once that's determined they will decide if a space walk is needed to fix the...
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harry reid is leading this. we're gonna -- they are talking about the negative impact on the government shutdown. we'll listen in for a moment. >> why is that so important? just a few years ago, faulty products coming in from blood centers from china sickened 800 people and killing 81. my drug -- >> again, we've been listening to this live news conference. senate democrats on the steps of the capitol building talking about the negative impacts of the government shutdown. republicans are saying they are willing to reopen the government. but they want democrats to negotiate budget cuts. we'll keep you posted on everything that happens related to the government shutdown. >>> and speaking of that, san francisco's cliffhouse restaurant is closed again. it will stay closed until the government shutdown is over. the cliffhouse sits on national parkland near land's end. it was closed last week but the owners defied orders and reopened this week. but now the owners say they will obey the order and close the restaurant un
harry reid is leading this. we're gonna -- they are talking about the negative impact on the government shutdown. we'll listen in for a moment. >> why is that so important? just a few years ago, faulty products coming in from blood centers from china sickened 800 people and killing 81. my drug -- >> again, we've been listening to this live news conference. senate democrats on the steps of the capitol building talking about the negative impacts of the government shutdown. republicans...
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senate majority leader harry reid has promised a vote on the wage hike by the end of the year. however, a measure is not expected to do well in the house where it's opposed by many republicans. reporting live in the newsroom, pam cook, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> 8:49. let's check in with sal. get you to where you need to go. how is it going? >> it's getting better. we're seeing improvement. i have a feeling we'll see that as the month of december wears on. it starts to become a lighter month. certainly maybe at the end of next week. we'll see if things start to change and then the week before christmas starts to be dead. westbound bay bridge, you can see the traffic backed up for about a 10, 15-minute delay. san mateo bridge in case you want to use that, the traffic is not all that bad on the san mateo bridge heading out to the area. 880 nearby has been slow. 680 has been slow as well on the sul noel grade -- sunol grade. kind of a light crowd heading down to san jose. i wanted to mention that traffic on the golden gate bridge a little bit slow because of a malfunct
senate majority leader harry reid has promised a vote on the wage hike by the end of the year. however, a measure is not expected to do well in the house where it's opposed by many republicans. reporting live in the newsroom, pam cook, ktvu channel 2 news. >> thank you. >>> 8:49. let's check in with sal. get you to where you need to go. how is it going? >> it's getting better. we're seeing improvement. i have a feeling we'll see that as the month of december wears on. it...
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now, senate leaders harry reid and mitch mcconnell did speak over the phone yesterday but they found no deal. republican senator susan collins of maine and democratic senator joe mansion of west virginia came up with a plan that would increase the nation's borrowing limit through january and reopen the governor until march. it would change how obamacare gets some funding by delaying the medical device tax for two years and changing how to calculate pensions. manchin said the deal to end this crisis is 70% to 80% done. >> we've agreed on the template. as far as what the details are, needs to be worked out by leadership and we want to be able to help them. >> reporter: time is running out. congress has three days to figure out a deal or else the economy would suffer. not only would your 401(k) take a hit but world leaders say the global economy would suffer. live in washington, kyla campbell, ktvu channel 2 news. >>> 8:15. and with the partial government shutdown entering the third week, some states are paying to open popular tourist attractions. the statue of liberty opened yesterday.
now, senate leaders harry reid and mitch mcconnell did speak over the phone yesterday but they found no deal. republican senator susan collins of maine and democratic senator joe mansion of west virginia came up with a plan that would increase the nation's borrowing limit through january and reopen the governor until march. it would change how obamacare gets some funding by delaying the medical device tax for two years and changing how to calculate pensions. manchin said the deal to end this...